SIX RAMS EARN VaSID ALL-STATE ACADEMIC RECOGNITION

Jun 18, 2013

RICHMOND, Va. – Not only did the student-athletes at VCU
get the job done on the field, posting the best winning-percentage
in the Commonwealth of Virginia (.655), but they also got the job
done in the classroom as well.

To earn VaSID All-State Academic honors a student-athlete has to
post at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA and be at least a
sophomore.

Wennakoski, who was named the Atlantic 10’s Most
Outstanding Player, posted 32 singles wins in 2012, the fifth most
in VCU single-season history. He finishes his VCU career with 88
victories, which is good for fifth all-time. The Helsinki, Finland
native graduated with a degree in International Studies, with a
3.77 cumulative GPA.

Argente, who is a business major, currently boasts a 3.49 GPA. On
the court, the Castellon, Spain native was VCU’s No. 3 player
all season, and was also a member of the VCU’s top
double’s team that was ranked as high as 28 in the country
this spring.

Cujas started all but one game for the VCU Baseball team in
2013. The Midlothian, Va. native led the Rams in almost every
offensive category including: average (.333), hits (72), doubles
(16) and RBIs (40). In the classroom, the business administration
major has a 3.54 GPA.

DeMasi started all 18 games for the Rams in 2012, providing a
strong defensive presence. The Virginia Beach, Va. native scored
two goals and had six assists for 10 points. The exercise science
major has a near perfect 3.97 GPA.

Wells started 18 games as VCU’s goalkeeper in 2012. The
Richmond, Va. native posted a 1.07 goals against average, .747 save
percentage, with 10 wins. Wells is pursuing his master’s
degree in economics and has 3.93 cumulative GPA.

Porter has had a record breaking year on the track in just her
sophomore season. The Yorktown, Va. native was named the Atlantic
10’s Most Outstanding Track Performer, winning gold medals in
the 200, 400, 4x1, 4x4 at the Outdoor Championship. She was an
Honorable Mention All-American, qualifying for the NCAA
Championships in Eugene, Ore. Porter has a 3.52 GPA and is a
business major.

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communications professionals from intercollegiate institutions
throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Membership is open to any
individual affiliated with one of the state's institutions at the
NCAA Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA, USCAA and
community college levels, provided that individual's area of
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